Software Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join us in developing the key infrastructure for the Defra-UKRI One Health VBD Hub.

The Hub has been funded to support and coordinate the UK’s response to the escalating threat posed by vector-borne diseases (VBDs). This project team brings together experts in the transmission and control of human and animal VBDs, data sharing, and forecasting of complex systems to establish a Hub which will enhance the links between data collection, analysis, and policy making. A key output of the Hub will be a single access point for the many diverse data types, tools, and contact networks that are key to responding to UK VBD transmission risk. The main role of this position is to work with the project team to build new web infrastructure that allows users to access data on the animals, vectors, and pathogens involved in VBD transmission held securely by the Hub but also to the vast data already stored in existing mature repositories.

The post will be ideal for an individual interested in working creatively across a range of experts to deliver an agile data infrastructure coupled with a user-friendly front end with embedded visualisations and tools. The position will be based at the Silwood Park Campus of ICL working closely with Project PIs Lauren Cator, Samraat Pawar and Will Pearse, as well as the wider UK-US research and software development team of the VectorByte and VectorBase projects. You will work most closely with the project management team, PDRA and Hub curator to deliver on objectives. You are expected to also engage with project team members at ICL’s South Kensington Campus, the Pirbright Institute, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK-CEH, ArcTech Innovations, and University of Liverpool.

Duties and responsibilities

You will play a key role is enhancing the data access and sharing and building a community of practice to enhance the UK’s preparedness for VBD threats. Key responsibilities include building infrastructure for securing storing data with access groups and embargo tools. You will collaborate with development teams of establish repositories to develop new methods for enabling unprecedented search capability across these. You will also work closely with the Hub team and stakeholders to deliver a user-friendly apposite with data dashboards and documentation. As part of this role, you will provide training to the UK community in how to use these tools.

Essential requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, or Biological Sciences with strong emphasis on Computational biology and software development
• Experience in full stack development (end-to-end application software development integrating front to back ends)
• Experience developing and implementing data infrastructure for secure data sharing including experience with developing integration APIs between data platforms such as Microsoft Azure and web-based apps (the VBD tools)
• Experience in front end web development and graphic design, to facilitate creation of Experience creating user friendly tools to allow non-experts to engage with data (visualisations, apps ect.)
• Experience in implementing web development workflows and operations using a variety of tools, including GitHub.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments
• Extensive knowledge of web applications, programming languages, and web services: Web technologies (HTML, HTML5, CSS, JS), APIs, Software Engineering
• Knowledge of data security, personal data protection, and good practice in research data management.

Further information

This is a full time, fixed term position for 1 year, with possibility of extension. You will be based at Silwood Park Campus.

Candidates will need to complete an online application.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr. Lauren Cator – [email protected]

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.  Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Categories (from 30 September 2023) vacanciesin.eu Administration and support services vacanciesin.eu Imperial College London

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